KTM has just made public one of its review campaigns, with the intention of optimizing the reliability and long-term performance of the steering damper of the following models:
- KTM 1290 Super Duke R (model years 2020-2023)
- KTM 1290 Super Duke R EVO (model year 2022-2023)
- KTM 1390 Super Duke R (model years 2024-2026)
- KTM 1390 Super Duke R EVO (model years 2024-2026)
This component, belonging to the official catalog KTM PowerPartsis associated with the part number 16181T01E. In this context, the brand asks customers to verify if they have the steering damper affected by this recall and, if so, to contact an authorized KTM dealer to manage the update.
KTM steering damper upgrade in detail
The brand itself explains that “To ensure maximum durability and rider confidence, KTM has introduced an improved specification for the steering damper assembly”. Therefore, in this scheduled inspection, authorized dealers of the brand will apply thread locker to the threaded connection of the steering damper on the affected parts.
That is why the Austrian firm asks the owners of any of the above models to contact their nearest dealer to make an appointment for the repair of said component. Very important: “The update will be carried out free of charge and exclusively by the network of authorized KTM dealers”confirms the brand.
Main aspects of the campaign
That said, what we must be clear about before making an appointment:
- Affected Component: Steering Damper, part number 16181T01E
- Campaign reason: As part of KTM’s continuous quality control and product development, the threaded connection of the steering damper has been optimized to prevent potential problems.
- How to make an appointment: Customers can visit the KTM website to find their nearest authorized dealer.
